Holy Trinity Church
Publish Date: 2018-11-04
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Holy Trinity Calendar
Local Parish News
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Holy Trinity Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (740) 282-9835
  • Fax:
  • (740) 282-2091
  • Street Address:

  • 300 South Fourth Street

  • Steubenville, OH 43952
  • Mailing Address:

  • P.O. Box 788

  • Steubenville, OH 43952

Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Tone. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10.

Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Gospel Reading

5th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 16:19-31

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"

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Saints and Feasts

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November 04

5th Sunday of Luke

Allsaint
November 04

Joannicius the Great

Saint Joannicius was born in Bithynia about the year 740. His father was named Myritrikes and his mother Anastaso When he had reached maturity, he excelled in soldiery and was counted worthy of royal honours for his bravery. He had been brought up an iconoclast, but while yet a soldier, he was converted to Orthodoxy by a certain holy elder. He later forsook all things and departed for Mount Olympus, where he spent the remainder of his life in asceticism. Becoming great in virtue, he reposed in the Lord in the year 834, having lived some ninety-four years. To this Saint is ascribed the brief prayer, "My hope is the Father . . . ."

Allsaint
November 04

The Holy Hieromartyrs Nicander, Bishop of Myra, and Hermias the Presbyter

The holy Martyrs Nikandros and Hermias were ordained by the holy Apostle Titus. When they had drawn many to the Faith of Christ, they were accused to Libanius, the Count of the city of Myra, where, after suffering many torments, they were enclosed in a tomb alive, and thus surrendered their spirits into the hands of God.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Tone

When the angelic powers appeared at your tomb and those who guarded You became as though dead, and standing by Your sepulchre was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch You came unto the virgin woman, bestowing the gift of life O You who rose from the dead. Lord we give glory to You.

Apolytikion for Joannicius the Great in the Plagal Fourth Tone

With the rivers of your tears you made the barren desert bloom; and with your sighs from deep within, you made your labors bear their fruits a hundredfold; and you became a star, illuminating the world by your miracles, O Ioannikios, our devout father. Intercede with Christ our God, for the salvation of our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone

A Protection of Christians unshameable, intercessor to our holy maker unwavering; reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us for You are good. Your loving help bring unto us who are crying in faith to you. Hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate. As a protection for all times; Theotokos for those who honor you.
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Holy Trinity Calendar

  • Holy Trinity - Steubenville

    November 4 to November 18, 2018

    Sunday, November 4

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    Monday, November 5

    5:00PM Choir Rehearsal

    Wednesday, November 7

    9:00AM Office Hours

    6:00PM Paraklesis to Nektarios

    Thursday, November 8

    HOLY ARCHANGELS

    9:00AM Orthros & Liturgy, Martins Ferry, OH

    Sunday, November 11

    P.C. ELECTIONS

    VETERANS DAY

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

    Monday, November 12

    ST. JOHN THE MERCIFUL

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Liturgy

    Tuesday, November 13

    Metropolis Clergy Retreat Fr. Nick Away

    Thursday, November 15

    NATIVITY FAST BEGINS

    11:00AM Confession

    Friday, November 16

    9:00AM Office Hours

    Sunday, November 18

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Liturgy

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Local Parish News

WEEKLY BULLETIN - October 28, 2018
Holy Protection OHI Day
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS

SACRAMENTS
Welcome to all visitors! Everyone is welcome in the Orthodox Church and may receive the blessed bread (antidoron) at the end of the service; but only practicing Orthodox Christians may receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Hunter Adkins, Flora Alexander, Chris Collaros, James Demitras, Sophia Diamond, Georgiann Hart, Marie Kamarados, Angela Kohelis-Dobson, Nick Kirlangitis, George Maragos, Mary McElhaney, Anna Moten, George & Stella Panagis, George Parikakis, Irene Petrides, Chuck Rangos, Jim Ritter, Gloria Sergakis

(If you have names to add or remove from this list, please contact the church office.)

FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Today’s fellowship hour will be sponsored by the parish council.

VISITING PRIEST
Today we are pleased to have back to our parish Father John Chakos. He will be serving Divine Liturgy with Father Nick, and he will offer the homily. Our mission collection will go to his missionary efforts in Guatemala.

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Today is the last day to request an absentee ballot.

FASTING SCHEDULE
Strict Fast - Wednesday & Friday

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Thursday, November 1
6:30 P.M.      Philoptochos Anniversary Dinner Meeting

Tuesday, October 30 - Friday, November 3
National APC Meetings – San Antonio
Father Nick will be at the National APC (Archdiocesan Presbyters Council) Meetings from Tuesday until Friday.  If you need to speak to him, please contact the office; and the secretary will make sure that he gets your message and will have him contact you as soon as possible.

If it is an emergency, she will contact the most available clergy to assist you.

NEXT SUNDAY

November 4 – 5th Sunday of Luke

  9:00 A.M.    Orthros
10:00 A.M.    Liturgy
11:00 A.M.    Hymnology

Epistle Reader:        John Josai
Memorial:                Gus Petrides – 6 Month 
                                Departed Philoptochos

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION
The ballot, according to the nomination forms, is as follows:
Anthony Mougianis, Michael Riley, Steve Pahides and Joanne McCraley

October 29                Absentee ballots sent out

November 10             Absentee ballots received

November 11             Election Day - end of liturgy-1:00 P.M.

PHILOPTOCHOS ANNIVERSARY
The Philoptochos will have their anniversary dinner on Thursday, November 1, at 6:30 P.M. at Holy Trinity. Please pay your dues by Thursday, December 6.

GOYA OUTING
The GOYA will be going to Top Golf in Pittsburgh on November 4 at 2:30 P.M. All GOYA members are welcome to come.

GOYA THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
The GOYANs will be starting the Thanksgiving food drive and will be taking monetary donations from now until November 11 for the making of the Salvation Army Thanksgiving baskets. Please give monetary donations to Vasile Matzorkis, GOYA treasurer, or Rikki Kamarados, advisor. Please see any GOYAN with any questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHIAN FALL MEETING
The Chian Society will be having their fall meeting on Saturday, November 10, at 6:00 P.M. at Wyngate Assisted Living Facility, 100 Wyngate Way, Weirton, WV (just past Weirton Medical Center). Food will be provided. Please RSVP to Pete Caleodis at 740-264-5681 or Rikki Kamarados at 740-632-4311, so table arrangements can be made.

GYRO SALE
The Philoptochos Society will be having a Gyro sale on Tuesday, November 13. The sale is from 10:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M.  Gyros are $7.00 each. (There will be a $.25 charge for extra Tzatziki sauce.) Koulourakia (twist cookies) will also be available for $6.00 a dozen. Phone orders to 740-282-9835 or fax 740-282-2091.

GOYA FALL RETREAT
The 2018 GOYA Fall Retreat, will be Friday, November 16 to Sunday, November 18, at Camp Nazareth in Mercer, PA. Registration fee is $175.00. Scholarships are available. On-line registration for campers and staff is at Y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/retreats. Additional information is available at the Y2AM office, at 412-621-8543 or email: camp@pittsburgh.goarch.org.

 

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